North Carolina Central Eagles vs High Point Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/12/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Eagles and Panthers. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Panthers at Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena in High Point, NC. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 154 points, with High Point being favored by -14 over North Carolina Central.
NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL EAGLES VS HIGH POINT PANTHERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: North Carolina Central Eagles +14
This game will be played at Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.
WHY BET THE NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL EAGLES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Panthers.
- Even though we have High Point winning straight-up, we like North Carolina Central at +14.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 154 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Can the North Carolina Central Offense Score Enough on the Road?
North Carolina Central Eagles Recent Game/Games
The Eagles dropped their home opener on Friday, falling 88-82 to Gardner-Webb. North Carolina Central came into the game as -1.5 favorites but couldn’t cover the spread.
Trailing 47-38 at halftime, the Eagles allowed 41 points in the second half while scoring 44 of their own. The game’s total points of 170 exceeded the O/U line of 142.5.
In their last game, North Carolina Central put up 82 points, shooting 49.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54%. They were strong inside, hitting 60.5% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 5 of 20 threes (25%). At the free-throw line, they connected on 15 of 20 attempts (75%).
Anthony Selden led the way with 26 points on 10 of 15 shooting, while Josh Smith added 21 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep. Darryl Simmons II was nearly perfect, going 8 of 9 from the field, including 1 of 1 from three, finishing with 18 points and 6 rebounds. The Eagles also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists in the win.
North Carolina Central’s defense struggled, giving up 88 points on 49% shooting from the field. They allowed 60% on two-point shots, with the opposing team hitting 26 of 43 attempts.
From beyond the arc, the Eagles held their opponent to 25% shooting, with just 5 made threes on 20 attempts. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 15 for 75%. North Carolina Central also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.
Do the Panthers Have a Shot at a Home Win?
High Point Panthers Recent Game/Games
High Point picked up an 80-71 win over Jackson State on Saturday, November 9th. The Panthers were -23 point favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 151, just under the O/U line of 154.5.
High Point jumped out to a big lead, going up 47-27 at halftime. However, they let Jackson State back into the game in the 2nd half, where they were outscored 44-33.
High Point’s offense was clicking in their latest game, putting up 80 points while shooting 54.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.7%, thanks to 72.2% shooting from two-point range and 41.7% from beyond the arc. They also hit 82.8% of their free throws, going 24-for-29 from the line.
D’Maurian Williams and Romelle Mansel each scored 22 points, with Williams adding 8 assists. Jayme Mitchell Jr. contributed 18 points, hitting 4-of-7 threes, while Abdoulaye Thiam connected on 3-of-4 from deep, shooting 83.3% overall.
High Point’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 71 points on 54% shooting. They allowed 23 made field goals on 42 attempts.
Inside the arc, the Panthers gave up 13 two-pointers on 18 attempts, a 72% shooting percentage. From three-point range, they allowed 10 threes on 24 attempts, a 41% clip. The opposing team also shot 82% from the free-throw line, making 24 of 29 attempts. High Point limited them to 4 offensive rebounds.